Buying or Selling a Home!

HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THESE THOUGHTS LATELY?

• What is the value of my home in today's market?

• My house needs major repairs, should I renovate or buy?

• Should we build an addition, move to a larger house or downsize?

• What is for sale in the Newton area?

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH ME OVER MY COMPETITORS?

I understand people's mixed emotions when deciding to sell their home. Selling a home today can be complicated and stressful. I know your home is your single most valuable asset. My negotiating, communicating and marketing skills along with my sensitivity to the needs of both sellers and buyers assure you a successful, worry free transaction.

Buying a Home

When planning to buy a new home there are many aspects to consider. I will meet with you and listen to your needs related to all of the following:

• Size and style of home

• Transportation to/from work

• Public/private schools

• Electricity, gas, water, telephone. internet, cable and other preferences

• The other factors which will help us find the ideal home for you and your family

Once I have truly understood your needs, I will identify and show you the available properties most likely to meet your requirements.

Selling a Home

If you plan to sell your home there also are many aspects to consider. I will meet with you and listen to your concerns relating to the sale of your property such as:

• LOCATION - The old adage of location, location, location is true. Homes in good locations sell more easily.  

• CONDITION - I will offer suggestions on ways to present your home: how to eliminate clutter, what might need repainting, whatever might help prepare your home for sale.

• MARKET - I will advise you of the current market conditions and work with you to price your home correctly.

• PRICE - How much you ask must be in line with the location and condition of your home and the current market. My experience in the Boston West real-estate market will enable us to determine the optimal price for your home.

As a real-estate agent with over 30 years experience in Newton and surrounding towns I will be able to guide you through the twists and turns of a successful real-estate transaction.

My focus on is to show houses, condos and new construction within the city of Newton and surrounding towns. Below is an overview of the city of Newton summarizing a few key statistics related to home value, appreciation rate, public and private schools and higher educational institutions in the area.

To see similar summaries for other areas take a look at Other Cities.

Newton, a community of over 82,000 located six miles West of Boston has over 32,000 homes, 70% owner occupied. Newton households had a median income of over $104,000 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $696,000 (up over 67% since 2000). Additionally, Newton boasts an exceptional school system consisting of four public and three private elementary/middle Schools, three pubic and three private high schools plus one college. There are also seven colleges or universities within a six mile radius with an enrollment of over 2,000 students. Newton also has one hospital, Newton-Wellesley, which is affiliated with Brigham & Women's and three others within a three mile radius.

Newton Market in 2009*

Despite predictions from the media, and contrary to what's happening in other sections of the United States, there are signs that the Newton real estate market is recovering. Competitive priced properties are experiencing brisk sales.

In Newton, 510 single family houses, 238 condos and 44 two-family houses sold in 2009 as shown in the table below. *Source. Multiple Listing Service

It's never too early to think about buying or selling. For a free professional analysis of your greatest asset, your home, call me soon for an appointment at 617-796-5978.